06/11/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S02_E13 - Overcoming the Loneliness Epidemic, Together

Solitude is a choice and something that all of us need in our lives at some point or another.  Loneliness, on the other hand, is something entirely different and it's become one of the largest present-day issues facing our society.  In a recent in-depth report by the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, he refers to the loneliness issue in the U.S. as an epidemic and something that is affecting 1 in every 2 people at any given moment.  

The effects of loneliness have been compared to those of smoking and even obesity, and include severe afflictions, such as heart attack, stroke, dementia, anxiety, depression - the list goes on.  But what's causing this?  What can we do to help ourselves and our society?  Join us for a conversation with the Chair of Psychiatry at Hennepin Healthcare, Dr. Eduardo Colón, as we take a closer look at the Surgeon General's report and discuss the causes and effects of the Loneliness Epidemic.  It's something that affects both individuals, as well as our society, so it's safe to say we're all in this together, and that there's something in the episode for everyone.

If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available.  Please reach out to friends and relatives, contact your healthcare provider, or call the Lifeline by dialing 988.


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